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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 932.42, 1,399.25 and 516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 932.42, 1,399.25 and 516.13 is: 774.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    932.42 : 1,399.25 = 516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    932.42/1,399.25 = 516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    932.42x = 1,399.25 × 516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    932.42x = 722,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,192.69/932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.53

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